Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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