Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education