Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition