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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs