Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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