Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program