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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution