Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)