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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition