Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition