Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution