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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition