Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition