Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Innovation In Education