Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education