Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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