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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition