Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning