Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education