Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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