Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition