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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition