Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition