Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education