Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition