Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources