Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education