Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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