Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)