Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition