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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices