Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Educational