Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)