Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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