Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning