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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning