Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education