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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education