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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition