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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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