Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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