Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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