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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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