Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition