Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Innovation In Education