Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition