Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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