Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course