Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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