Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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