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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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