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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition