Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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