Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources