Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)