Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition