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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition