Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition