Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition