Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education