Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition