Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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