Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses