Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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