Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education