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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational 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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