Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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