Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)