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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning