Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition