Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design