Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition