Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition