Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition