Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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