Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research