Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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