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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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