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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students 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 lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition