Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs