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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book