Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source