Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs