Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important 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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