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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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