Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition