Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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