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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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