Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books