Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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