Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs