Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory