Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition