Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition