Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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