Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses