Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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