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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition