Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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