Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses