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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition