Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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