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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition