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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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