Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices