Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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