Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition