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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs