Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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