Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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