Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education