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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology