Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course