Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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