Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition