Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education