Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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