Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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