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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video