Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)