Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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