Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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