Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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