Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning