Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition