Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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