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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition