Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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