Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)