Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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