Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Resources