Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)