Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University