Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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