Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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