Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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