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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition