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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition