Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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