Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs