Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition