Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition