Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition