Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition