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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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