Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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