Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course