Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List