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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition