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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video