Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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