Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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