Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book