Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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