Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course