Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition