Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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