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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)