Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition