Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design