Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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