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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition