Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course