Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)