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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning