Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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