Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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