Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs