Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source