Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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