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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses