Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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