Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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