Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course