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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses