Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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