Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education