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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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