Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition