Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning