Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition