Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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