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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition