Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition