Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research