Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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