Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition