Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition