Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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