Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source