Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education