Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition