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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education