Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)