Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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