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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs