Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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