Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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