Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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