Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition