Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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