Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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