Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition