Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video