Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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