Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition