Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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