Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs