Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition