Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program