Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education Software