Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition