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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently 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 elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program