Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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