Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition