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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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