Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs