Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition