Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition