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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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