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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition