Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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