Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition