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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition