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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition