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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition