Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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