Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Educational