Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)