Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University