Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition