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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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