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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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