Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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