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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program