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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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