Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education