Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses