Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course