Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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