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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition