Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition