Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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