Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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