Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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