Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition