Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition