Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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