Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)