Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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