Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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