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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition