Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform