Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition