Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition