Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition