Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Educational Courses