Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)