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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education