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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition