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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution