Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course