Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)