Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research