Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course