Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches 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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