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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education