Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)