Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course