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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition