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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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