Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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