Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition