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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs