Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc