Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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