Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition