Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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