Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition