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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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