Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution