Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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