Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design