Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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