Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to massively open online courses (MOOCs) and open educational resources. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book talks about the best practices in electronic education technology based on decades of research. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are being used successfully?

The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all over the world to take online courses. Mentors and quite a few other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting open educational resources ventures. This fascinating book reviews the major historical trends associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). For more information please see this MOOCs Book website.