Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources