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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education