Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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