Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program