Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition