Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition