Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)