Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc