Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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