Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition