Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course