Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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