Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program