Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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