Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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