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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition