Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses