Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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