Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers 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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