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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition