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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition