Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning