Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition