Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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