Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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