Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition