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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning