Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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