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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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