Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition