Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Books