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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology