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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs