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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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