Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)