Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education