Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition