Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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