Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution