Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition