Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these open education experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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