Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses