Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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