Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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