Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)