Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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