Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course