Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition