Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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