Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning