Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course