Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition