Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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