Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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