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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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