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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education