Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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