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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition