Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition