Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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