Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition