Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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