Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program