Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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