Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition