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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources