Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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