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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course