Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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