Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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