Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses For Credit