Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course