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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book