Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)