Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)