Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education