Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)