Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition