Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution