Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition