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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course