Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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