Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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