Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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