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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition