Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources