Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution