Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book