Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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