Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition