Find out more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition