Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs