Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally 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 a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)