Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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