Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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