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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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