Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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