Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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