Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs