Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition