Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition