Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education