Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition