Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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