Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course