Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition