Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition