Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition