Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition