Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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