Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition