Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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