Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)