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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition