Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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