Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massively Open Online Courses