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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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