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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition