Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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