Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition