Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course