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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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