Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course