Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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