Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition