Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition