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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition