Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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