Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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