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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition