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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning