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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books