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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education