Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition