Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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