Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition