Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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