Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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