Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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