Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition