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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education