Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition