Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition