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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)