Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs