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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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