Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition