Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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