Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)