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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course