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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition