Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)