Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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