Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition