Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education