Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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