Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition