Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book