Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs