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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition