Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)