Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free