Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education