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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education Software