Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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