Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education