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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)