Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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