Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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