Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course