Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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