Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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