Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning