Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition