Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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