Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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