Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning