Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy