Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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