Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book