Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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