Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition