Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education