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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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