Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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