Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses