Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Resources