Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source