Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition