Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals