Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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