Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning