Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course