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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs