Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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