Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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