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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book