Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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