Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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