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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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