Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition