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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition