Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition