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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition