Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses