Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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