Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education