Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition