Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition