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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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