Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key 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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