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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition