Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition