Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition