Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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