Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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