Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Courses