Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education