Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning