Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition