Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources