Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition