Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition