Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)