Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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