Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition