Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution